Economic Mobility Program Intern

Martha's Table • Washington, DC

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Martha’s Table seeks a dependable, motivated, and self-driven intern to support the multifaceted operations of its Economic Mobility department programs. The portfolio includes an Automotive Technician Training Program, a cash assistance program, a children’s savings account program, and a community kitchen program. The intern may provide in-class support for automotive technician training, develop targeted recruitment materials for the children’s savings account program, and support planning for evaluation of the cash assistance program. The internship offers hands-on experience with the operational and administrative functions of dynamic program portfolios at a community-centered social impact organization.

This is an unpaid internship of up to 25 hours per week, with core hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The estimated internship period is January 4, 2027, through May 1, 2027. The intern must be able to work on-site at the Commons Location and virtually. The position requires a satisfactory background check and compliance with the stated COVID-19 vaccination requirement, subject to the listed exceptions and accommodation process.

Requirements

• Be a dependable, motivated, and self-driven team player who can also work independently.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups such as team members, volunteers, and communities.
• Demonstrated capacity to support people with different learning styles.
• Comfort with virtual reality hardware, including a headset, and software, including program applications.
• Ability to work on-site at the Commons Location and virtually.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Meet the stated COVID-19 vaccination requirement, unless an approved religious or medical exception applies.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class support for the Automotive Technician Training program, including engaging directly with students and supporting the program facilitator.
• Support the planning and execution of events or activities.
• Draft correspondence and external program materials.
• Test evaluation tools and plan evaluation activities, such as interviews.
• Analyze program data and produce a report outlining impact and recommendations by the end of the internship.
• Support data maintenance in a system of record, established database, or workbook.
• Develop forms or data collection sheets.
• Support management of the Community Kitchen Program space calendar.
• Support recruitment and enrollment for the Children Savings Account program through direct family engagement, such as tabling or providing enrollment support.

Benefits

• The organization’s STEP program offers tuition for continuing education, certifications, and professional development; funding to unlock financially held transcripts; and flexible leave options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed